1957.0026.069-.071, .119, .122, .285, .413 Chisels
  • 1957.0026.069-.071, .119, .122, .285, .413 Chisels
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Tool (for clocks) (Turning chisel)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Place of Origin:

    East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

  • Materials:

    Wood; Beech, American; Iron; Steel; Horn

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.070


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0026.070

Object Name

Tool (for clocks) (Turning chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Wood; Beech, American; Iron; Steel; Horn

Dimensions (inches)

19.2 (L) , 1 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

48.7 (L) , 2.6 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

The length of the blade is 16.7cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
For a description of turning chisels, see page 144-146.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
Published: p. 69-70.